Vice President of Quality – Aerospace and Defense Solutions (ADS)

Your Job

As the Vice President of Quality, you will provide executive leadership for the quality function across the Aerospace and Defense Solutions (ADS) division, overseeing all aspects of quality strategy, systems, and culture for multiple manufacturing sites.

You will be responsible for guiding, leading, and executing the quality vision for the division, ensuring that our products and processes meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead continuous assessment and improvement of business processes, champion customer satisfaction, and ensure alignment with corporate objectives and industry best practices.

Our Team

You will be a key member of the ADS Senior Leadership Team, collaborating closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Compliance, and Customer teams.

Our quality organization is deeply integrated across all functions to deliver mission-critical products that exceed customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

What You Will Do


* Develop the Quality function in ADS in accordance with PBM principles.


* Guide, lead, and execute the quality vision for the ADS division.


* Lead continuous assessment and improvement of processes within the business, identifying deficiencies and assisting in developing corrective actions.


* Manage Quality and Customer Certifications (ISO, AS9100, MIL standards, etc.).


* Manage customer quality problem resolution, corrective actions, and customer report cards.


* Monitor and report on Quality metrics for the division.


* Lead and engage with cross functional teams to improve Customer Scorecard metrics.


* Ensure all quality activities are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing business operations, including ITAR requirements.


* Oversee the Business Management System (BMS), ensuring compliance with AS9100 and other applicable regulatory and customer requirements.


* Develop and deploy quality strategies, policies, and metrics that drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.


* Oversee internal and external audits, corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and management reviews.


* Mentor and develop quality leaders and professionals across all sites, fostering a culture of ownership, transparency, and excellence in accordance with PBM principles.


* Support new product introduction (NPI) and design transfer processes to ensure quality is built into every stage of the product lifecycle.


* Represent ADS in industry forums, regulatory engagements, and with key customers as the executive quality leader.


* Travel as needed to support site operations, customer engagements, audits, and strategic initiatives.


* Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.


* Fifteen or more years of related experience or training, with at least 7 ye...